POLITICAL SHIFT Getty Zohran Mamdani Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani inaugurated alongside Bernie Sanders and AOC on New Year’s Day
BATTLE LINES Getty 2025 Elections Coverage Here are the key 2026 House and Senate races to watch that could decide control of Congress
'COLLECTIVISM' DEBATE Getty Politics Critics say Mamdani’s vow to swap ‘rugged individualism’ with ‘warmth of collectivism’ has sinister undertone
NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack
Williamsburg Hampton Roads 1 hour ago Spanberger lashes out at Pentagon after Hegseth pulls colleges’ support over woke ‘ideologies’ Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger slams Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth after military cuts ties with William & Mary over alleged woke ideologies.
VIDEO 2 hours ago The Rise of Socialism: Will Zohran Mamdani define or defy law and order in the Big Apple? Part 3 of "The Rise of Socialism" examines how Zohran Mamdani’s plans to redesign modern policing in New York City.
Food-Drink 2 hours ago Girl Scouts troop draws buzz after runaway cookie sales outside cannabis shop Cookie sales by Girl Scouts soared outside a New Jersey marijuana dispensary, where a troop set up shop last month, but Girl Scout leadership was said to be unhappy about the move.
Virginia 2 hours ago Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect Virginia Dems tightened the screws on their anti-ICE cooperation efforts just days after Gov. Abigail Spanberger rejected federal requests to hold an illegal immigrant murderer.
U.S. 3 hours ago Dem official pleads guilty to child abuse for driving drunk at triple legal limit, enters diversion program Gina LaPlaca, 46, New Jersey township official, sentenced to three years supervision after pleading guilty to endangering child while driving drunk at nearly four times legal limit.
Media 6 hours ago Mamdani's wife liked social media posts 'cheering on' Hamas' Oct 7 massacre of Israelis: report A Friday report from Jewish Insider alleged that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, liked social media posts celebrating Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Culture Trends 8 hours ago NJ Senate votes 38–0 to require free menstrual products at public colleges under ‘menstrual equity’ bill New Jersey lawmakers unanimously advanced a "menstrual equity" bill requiring colleges to provide free period products, addressing "period poverty" barriers.
Immigration 13 hours ago Spanberger refuses to honor ICE detainer in murder case, escalating showdown with Trump DHS Virginia Gov. Spanberger faces GOP criticism for demanding federal warrant before releasing alleged murderer to ICE, sparking sanctuary state debate.
Capitol Protests 1 day ago Virginia Dems mandate Jan. 6 be taught as ‘violent insurrection,’ ban election fraud claims in schools Virginia Democrats passed a controversial bill requiring schools teach students that Jan. 6 was a violent insurrection and banning election fraud claims in classrooms.
Republicans 1 day ago Spanberger once blasted gerrymandering and now backs amendment critics say could erase Virginia GOP Virginia Governor Spanberger endorses redistricting amendment that would likely remove all but one GOP congressman, sparking gerrymander controversy.
Barack Obama 1 day ago Obama endorses Virginia redistricting constitutional amendment that could help Dems gain 4 seats Former President Barack Obama backed a Virginia redistricting plan that could add four Democratic House seats as redistricting battles intensify.
Crime 1 day ago NYC Dept of Education employee arrested, charged with murder of Bronx father NYC education worker Naya Brown has been charged in connection with the killing of a Bronx father as he celebrated his birthday in January.
New York City 1 day ago Second suspect arrested after NYC snowball fight sends 2 police officers to hospital Second arrest made in Washington Square Park snowball fight that allegedly injured NYC police officers. Eric Wilson Jr., 18, charged with harassment.
New Jersey 2 days ago Commercial building explodes in New Jersey, multiple people injured and remain in critical condition A commercial building explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey reportedly injured multiple people with four individuals taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment.
Crime 2 days ago Police warned prosecutors 3 times about violent illegal immigrant before he allegedly killed Virginia mother An illegal immigrant with more than 30 arrests allegedly murdered a Virginia mother after police warned prosecutors at least three times. His criminal history was allegedly ignored.
Media 2 days ago Zohran Mamdani dodges question about whether Iran is better off without the ayatollah During a news conference Tuesday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani dodged a reporter's question about whether Iran is better off without the ayatollah.
Justice Department 2 days ago Feds say Pakistani national backed by Iran plotted to assassinate Trump, others in murder-for-hire scheme Pakistani national Asif Merchant allegedly plotted with Iran to kill U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, in 2024, but was caught by FBI agents posing as assassins.
VIDEO 2 days ago Trump administration launches probe of New York's Medicaid program CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz has called on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to explain how she plans to reel in New York's Medicaid program. (Credit: @DrOzCMS/X)
Democrat Elections 2 days ago Whatley links Cooper to transit killing, accuses Dem of freeing ‘rapists and murderers’ North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley attacks Democratic opponent Roy Cooper over Charlotte light rail stabbing ahead of Tuesday's primary.
U.S. 2 days ago Timeline tracks diplomat’s path from college overachiever to alleged highway ‘road rage’ mass stabber State Department diplomat accused of fatal stabbing spree in Virginia road rage incident that killed one, injured three before being shot by police.
Opinion 2 days ago Big Apple vs. Oranges: Why NYC pays more and gets far less than Florida NYC budget under New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows how union contracts drive up costs through premium-free retiree healthcare and early pensions.
New York City 2 days ago New York AG orders Manhattan hospital to resume gender-transition treatment for transgender youth New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered NYU Langone to resume transgender youth treatments after the hospital halted services due to federal funding threats.
Donald Trump 2 days ago Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made 'big progress' embracing Declaration of Independence Trump says NYC Mayor Mamdani made 'big progress' for embracing Declaration of Independence after Oval Office meeting on immigration and housing issues.
Luigi Mangione 3 days ago Luigi Mangione seeks to gut key evidence as prosecutors defend McDonald's search Luigi Mangione murder trial prosecutors defend Pennsylvania backpack search, arguing evidence from accused UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer should be admissible.
Media 3 days ago Luigi Mangione musical set to make New York City debut in the summer "Luigi: The Musical," the musical based around the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione, will have a staged reading in New York City on June 15.
Politics 3 days ago Mamdani putting NYPD 'between rock and a hard place' in move that could ultimately help his goal: expert Manhattan Institute fellow analyzes how Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to "Snowballgate" and Queens shooting signals lack of support for NYPD officers.
Kristi Noem 3 days ago DHS blasts Spanberger on potential release of illegal migrant with 30+ arrests currently charged with murder DHS clashes with Virginia governor over accused murderer's release. Immigration dispute erupts after illegal immigrant with 30+ arrests charged.
Supreme Court 3 days ago Supreme Court sides with New York Republican in congressional redistricting fight The Supreme Court halted a New York state court ruling that would have redrawn the boundaries of the district held by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Airlines 4 days ago New Jersey-bound United flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at LAX after engine issue forces turnaround. All 256 passengers and crew safely evacuated from aircraft.
War With Iran 4 days ago Radical US mosques honor Iran's Supreme Leader's 'martyrdom' with memorial services, eulogy: 'Our leader' Two US mosques previously scrutinized for alleged Iran ties held events honoring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a US strike killed him, including one that referred to him as 'our leader.'